Authorizing deauthorizing computers

I recently restored all my ITUNES library. I could not play many songs since it seems I needed to "authorize" my computer. I have done this several times and still cannot play many songs. I "de-authorized all of them but I am still prompted to "authorize" but now it seems I have 5 computers authorized and can do no more. However, I went back and "de-authorized all of them again and it says I only have 2 comps authorized. So, what in the heck is going on and how do I fix it? Thx.

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PROBLEMS WITH AUTHORIZING/DEAUTHORIZING COMPUTERS

i have authorized the full 5 computers on itunes, however, i now want to authorize my new computer but my old one is broken so i cant deauthorise tha one.
Is there another way to do this?

Hello, Welcome to discussions.
The following informational link will give you more information about Authorization and Deauthorization as well as what you can do once you reach your 5.
About iTunes Store authorization and deauthorization
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1420

Authorizing/Deauthorizing computers for itunes

What happens when I deauthorize all computers on my itunes account? I no longer own some of the authorized computers and I've used up my maximum of five. Thanks!

They all deactivate, then you can just reactivate all the computers you still have. I do this about once a year also since my computers are always changing/reloaded and I hit that 5 max. You won't lose anything.

ITunes says I have authorized five computers so I can no longer play music I have purchased. I have not replaced my computer once. Why does iTunes say this?

iTunes says I have authorized five computers so I can no longer play music I have purchased. I have not replaced my computer once. Why does iTunes say this?

Hey Christownsend,
Thanks for the question. To troubleshoot this issue, you may want to try deauthorizing all computers:
iTunes Store: About authorization and deauthorization
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1420
To deauthorize all computers associated with your Apple ID
If you need to authorize your new computer and are unable due to already having five authorized computers, you can deauthorize all computers by doing the following:
1. Click iTunes Store on the left side of iTunes.
2. If you're not signed in to the store, click the Account button, then enter your account name and password.
3. Click the Account button again (your Apple ID appears on the button), enter your password, and then click View Account.
4. In the Account Information window, click Deauthorize All.
Note: You may only use this feature once per year. The Deauthorize All button will not appear if you have fewer than two authorized computers. If you need assistance on using this feature, please contact iTunes Store support via email (http://www.apple.com/support/itunes/store/).
Thanks,
Matt M.

Deauthorized computers after rebuilding system

. I had to deauthorized all my computers in Feb 2013 because I got new computers and got rid of the the old ones without deauthorized them. I have five computers authorized. . I installed the microsoft 8.1 upgrade without deauthorized two of my computers.I need to get my two new computers working with itunes, any suggestions
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I got this from Kabby so,
About De-authorizing Computers (contributed by user John Galt)
You can de-authorize individual computers, but only by using those computers. The only other option is to "de-authorize all" from your iTunes account.
1. Open iTunes on a computer
2. From the Store menu, select "View my Account..."
3. Sign in with your Apple ID and password.
4. Under "Computer Authorizations" select "De-authorize All".
5. Authorize each computer you still have, as you may require.
You may only do this once per year.
After you "de-authorize all" your authorized computers, re-authorize each one as required.
If you have de-authorized all computers and need to do it again, but your year has not elapsed, then contact: Apple - Support - iTunes - Contact Us.
Also, see iTunes Store- About authorization and deauthorization.

My account states I'm authorized 5 computers however I only have 2 computers that are working, how do you account for the 3 that are not working

I have owned 5 computers which had iTunes loaded, however only 2 of the computers actually work. My account states I'm authorized 5 computers, how do I update my account to indicate that. The only option I saw was unauthorize all computers

Mash,
If a computer is authorized but is discarded withour deauthorizing, it continues to count as an authorized computer.
But, it is simple enough to "Deauthorize All" and then re-authorize just the ones that you are still really using.

HT1420 help deauthorizing computers!

Hey i need help deauthorizing computers for one of my accounts. The deauthorize all button shows up but nothing happens when i click on it . THanks, Matt

De-authorizing Computers (contributed by user John Galt)
You can de-authorize individual computers, but only by using those computers. The only other option is to "de-authorize all" from your iTunes account.
1. Open iTunes on a computer
2. From the Store menu, select "View my Account..."
3. Sign in with your Apple ID and password.
4. Under "Computer Authorizations" select "De-authorize All".
5. Authorize each computer you still have, as you may require.
You may only do this once per year.
After you "de-authorize all" your authorized computers, re-authorize each one as required.
If you have de-authorized all computers and need to do it again, but your year has not elapsed, then contact: Apple - Support - iTunes - Contact Us.
For more information on authorization and de-authorization: iTunes Store- About authorization and deauthorization.

HT1420 Deauthorizing Computers

I am trying to deauthorize all of my previous computers. When I try to add music purchased I get the message that I already have 5 computers authorized. I followed the instructions to deauthorize them all and I don't get the link to click to do that shown in the instructions. Instead, my account says I only have one computer authorized. How can I get my current computer authorized and all others deauthorized?

De-authorizing Computers (contributed by user John Galt)
You can de-authorize individual computers, but only by using those computers. The only other option is to "de-authorize all" from your iTunes account.
1. Open iTunes on a computer
2. From the Store menu, select "View my Account..."
3. Sign in with your Apple ID and password.
4. Under "Computer Authorizations" select "De-authorize All".
5. Authorize each computer you still have, as you may require.
You may only do this once per year.
After you "de-authorize all" your authorized computers, re-authorize each one as required.
If you have de-authorized all computers and need to do it again, but your year has not elapsed, then contact: Apple - Support - iTunes - Contact Us.
For more information on authorization and de-authorization: iTunes Store- Authorize or deauthorize your Mac or PC.

What are the consequences of De-Authorizing all computers.

I've had an iTunes account for years and its only fairly recently that i've been a bit more aware of the authorizing of computers.
I've hit my limit of 5 but 3 of these are computers that i no longer own and don't have access to. I have made purchases, have an iPod Touch with Apps. What are the consequences of De-Authorizing all computers.
Will it cause me problems with my purchased content and registration of my iPod Touch (don't want to lose any content) or is it just a case of providing my apple id when first listening to purchased content.
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You won't physically lose anything. You will just need to reauthorize the computer(s) that you actually have.
Best of luck.

Itunes is showing i authorized 2 computers when i only authorized 1. how do i fix this?

itunes is showing i authorized 2 computers but i only authorized 1. iis there any way i can fix this so it shows i only authorized 1 computer

You could de authorise the current computer and reauthorise it to see if that resets it.
Otherwise go into your account page in iTunes store and Deauthorise all computers and then reauthorise yours. You should then just have one computer authorised

Already authorized 5 computers

Hi there!
I tried to sync my new iPod touch to my MacBook. iTunes told me that I have authorized more than 5 computers and therefore cannot go any further. I don't remember authorizing 5 computers. Can I find a list of these authorizations somewhere? I need to deauthorize at least one computer so I can authorize my current MacBook but how do I do that if I don't know where else I'm authorized?
Thanks!

"Can I find a list of these authorizations somewhere?"
No.
You can deauthorize all, then authorize the active computers.
iTunes Store: About authorization and deauthorization

Deauthorizing computers used in the past

Hi,
Unfortunately i am not able to use the store downloads on a new laptop since i did not deauthorized computers in the past.
Unfortunately, I can not execute this process since two computers in the past 4 years are not in use any longer. Both were completely erased by me.
How do I keep using the store for my new lap top?
Thank you
Limor

Individual computers can only be deauthorised directly on them, but you should be able to log into your account on your computer's iTunes via the Store > View Account menu option and 'deauthorise all' (which you can do once every 12 months) and you can then authorise/reauthorise the computers that you still have and need : authorising and deauthorising.

Are you getting messages about authorizing other computers for your ITunes

Are you getting messages that you have authorized other computers for your iTunes when you haven't? I only use iTunes on one computer and I just got a message confirming that I have authorized another computer when I haven't. I cannot find a way to turn the other authorization off as I did not do it in the first place.
Has this happened to anyone else?'
Thanks

Same thing is happening to me. I only have one computer (a MacBook) authorized with iTunes. Today, the drive crashed and I had to repair it and now iTunes indicates I have 2 computers authorized on my account. I followed the Knowledge Base article to deauthorize and reauthorize, it still shows 2 computers. This is really frustrating me!

Deauthorized computers keep showing up

I used the "Deauthorize All" from my iTunes account to remove computers I not long have access to. I only authorized two computers and I still get an error at times (only sometimes) telling me that I already have 5 computers authorized. I have a household of Apple devices using iTunes but only two computer

You may have more than one AppleID.
Try right clicking on the file that brings up the authorization limit message and choose Get Info. You'll see an account name, login to iTunes with that account name and deauthorize the computers again.

Deauthorizing computers to play songs.

I have already authorized 5 computers. Now, whenever i buy a new song, it wont let me play it unless i "Deauthorize" one of the other computers. How do i deauthorize a computer ?
Thanks!!!

This article will tell you how to do that:
iTunes: About Music Store authorization and deauthorization
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